Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fund for Food and Education for the Needy Children

by

Foundation of Education and Buddhism in Mekong Region, MCU,

Chiang Mai Campus



Project Background

The Foundation of Education and Buddhism in Mekong Region, MCU, Chiang Mai Campus has been established since 2005 with the key purpose to preserve Buddhism and the folk art, to sustain the unique culture and the beautiful local traditions in the Mekong Region. The foundation also serves the underprivileged by providing them shelter and education, helping them to gain self-development and become self-sustaining.
One of the projects of the Foundation is located along the ThaiMyanmar border. The area is situated in a remote location right next to the Thai-Myanmar checkpoint which remains politically sensitive. The majority of people who live there are those who have fled from Myanmar, escaping from the conflicts and fighting between the military based government of Myanmar and the minority group (Tai Yai or Shan people). They have nothing but temporary shelter on Thai soil. The camp is made possible by Thailand’s generosity and the recognition of human rights by Thailand. The people there are considered refugees. They are a mix of children, teens, old people and novice monks. Being in a remote location, it is not easy for people there to access the necessary public services. Furthermore, they have no Identification Card. The adults have only a document issued by the Thai government certifying that they are allowed to live in the area but cannot travel outside this permitted area.
Hence the adults cannot seek proper employment opportunities even though they are in the prime working age. As for the children at the camp, the chance to get proper education is close to zero. This makes the cycle of poverty inevitable. They are indeed underprivileged compared to most of us.

The Foundation of Education and Buddhism in Maekong Region and run by MCU Buddhist University, Chiang Mai Campus therefore took the initiative to setup the project entitled “Fund For Food and Education for the Needy Children Project” to serve the novices and the hungry children who reside at Wat Fah Wiang Intr and at the camp. There are currently approximately 300 underprivileged novices and students who can benefit from education, starting from the primary school level up to the senior high school level.


The Project’s Objectives

· To provide an opportunity to educate the novices and the


underprivileged children so that they will have a brighter future

· To provide the poor and hungry children with necessary food and nutrition

· To allow people in the society, particularly those who have more, to share with the underprivileged



The Project Duration

The project commences in 2008 and will be implemented on an ongoing basis
Types of Supporting Funds
The donors can opt to support the underprivileged in many forms, such as:
A. The Students Scholarship for their Education
1. The scholarship for primary school students
1.1 USD 50 per student per semester

1.2 USD 100 per student per academic year (2 semesters)

1.3 USD 600 per student for a primary school level completion (Acompletion of primary school level takes totally 6 academic years)



2. The scholarship for the junior high school students

2.1 USD 100 per student per semester

2.2 USD 200 per student per academic year (2 semesters)

2.3 USD 600 per student for the junior high school level completion (A completion of the junior high school level takes totally 2.3 academic years)


3 The scholarship for the senior high school students

3.1 USD 150 per student per semester

3.2 USD 300 per student per academic year (2 semesters)

3.3 USD 900 per student for the senior high school level completion (A completion of the senior high school level takes totally 3 academic years)


B. Fund for Food

This fund can be donated up in any amount to support the novices and the underprivileged.

The Expected Outcomes

· The ability to aid novices and underprivileged children by giving them access to education

· The ability to get novices and poor children to be able to develop themselves through education

· The ability to offer necessary food to hungry children
· The opportunity to help those who are less fortunate

· The opportunity for those who have much to share with those who have little

· The ability to learn how to share with the needy


For Donation
Bank Transfer Details for Donation to the Project
Account name: กองทนการศกษาและเผยแผพระพทธศาสนา
Account Number: 521 - 0 - 03130 - 6
Bank: Krung Thai Bank
Branch: Suthep Road Bank Address:
209 Suthep Road, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50200 Tel: +66 (0) 53 278870
SWIFT CODE: KRTHTHBK





For More Information Please Contact Directly at


Phra Dr. Saneh Dhammavaro

Mobile: +66 (0)89 556 3313
Dr. Anchalee Gibbins
Mobile: +66 (0)81 822 1530
Mr. Apichart Potipruek
Mobile: +66 (0)89 855 1012


Foundation of Education and Buddhism in Mekong Region
MCU Buddhist University, Chiang Mai Campus Wat Suan Dok
Suthep Road, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)53 808 411 - 3 ext. 201, 202, 210 Fax: +66 (0)53 808 411 - 3 ext. 111

Email: thaimonkchat@yahoo.com



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